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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What will the church declare upon finishing the temple?
(a) It should be celebrated.
(b) It is built for truth.
(c) It is for the good of all men.
(d) It is done in Jesus' name.

2. In the Inquisition, what happens of one disagrees with the church?
(a) They are accepted anyway.
(b) The church is unconcerened.
(c) They are shown Jesus teachings.
(d) They can be punished.

3. What does the inquisitor say will eventually happen?
(a) People will reject the teachings of Jesus.
(b) Everyone will learn the truth about god.
(c) People will reject the church.
(d) Everyone will become free.

4. How does the inquisitor equate the clergy and Jesus himself?
(a) They both love the strong.
(b) They are both powerfull.
(c) They both made sacrifices.
(d) They both love the weak.

5. What does the grand inquisitor say accompanies faith?
(a) Doubt.
(b) Freedom.
(c) Comfort.
(d) Love.

6. How long does the grand inquisitor say it had been since the church followed Jesus' teachings?
(a) 800 years.
(b) Since the death of Caesar.
(c) Since the 13th century.
(d) Forever.

7. What is the significance of the Tower of Babel?
(a) Physical power.
(b) Man trying to equal god.
(c) Supreme knowledge.
(d) Scientific acheivement.

8. Why does the inquisitor say people must submit to authority?
(a) it is wise for them to do so.
(b) To releive them of the burden of freedom.
(c) Freedom can not exist.
(d) It is the only way they can find food.

9. What sanction does the grand inquisitor claim Jesus has given for their behavior?
(a) The right to speak in his name.
(b) Ability to communicate in disguise.
(c) Freedom to accept or reject his teaching.
(d) Eternal forgiveness.

10. What does the grand inquisitor say Jesus would do if he really loved humanity?
(a) Teach them his ways.
(b) Forgive all sins.
(c) Establish his authority.
(d) Give them freedom.

11. Why does the grand inquisitor think the bribe of bread is ultimately useless?
(a) He doesn't beleive people want bread.
(b) Man can not live on bread alone.
(c) He thinks spritual wealth is more important.
(d) Someone could come along and seize the conscience of humanity.

12. Why must the church determine right and wrong for the people, according to the grand inquisitor?
(a) To save them from misery.
(b) To maintain his authority.
(c) To protect the the church.
(d) To enslave them.

13. What does the inquisitor accuse Jesus of?
(a) Thinking sinful thoughts.
(b) Being blind to the truth.
(c) Caring only for the strong.
(d) Faking his sympathy.

14. What does the grand inquisitor say is more powerful than the banner of bread?
(a) The church and the Inquistion.
(b) Providing food and shelter.
(c) Possession of the conscience.
(d) Eternal love.

15. What is the first question the spirit asks Jesus?
(a) If he will heal the sick.
(b) If he wants to become all powerful.
(c) If he will jump from a deadly height.
(d) If he will turn rocks into bread.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the grand inquisitor believe when he was younger?

2. To what does the grand inquisitor say man prefers death?

3. How is the world divided according to the grand inquisitor?

4. Why does Alyosha accuse Ivan of being a Mason?

5. What motivates the inquisitor besides a desire for power?

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